MyMichigan Health · 3 weeks ago
Patient Placement Assistant
Midland, MI
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, and they are seeking a Patient Placement Assistant. This position is responsible for the assignment of patients’ beds to facilitate their movement from various departments to appropriate nursing units, ensuring adherence to Bed Planning policies and physician orders.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Assigns patients being admitted to any MyMichigan Health medical center utilizing Bed Planning policy as a guide and following physician orders. Receives direction from Transfer Coordinator RN and nursing supervision as needed to ensure appropriate bed assignment
Completes necessary processes in electronic medical record (EMR) to ensure patient transfer to unit is completed accurately in system
Provides customer service to hospitals/physicians or those wishing to transfer patients to MyMichigan Health facilities
Takes direction from Transfer Coordinator RN to assist with transfer process and refers clinical questions to the RN or Patient Placement nursing leadership for completion of transfer
Performs tasks on computer
Answers phone calls from multitude of people/organizations using exemplary customer service skills
Educates staff/physicians on placement process, as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One year minimum acute care experience required
Computer knowledge required
Ability to communicate successfully with physicians, patients, family and staff required
Organizational Skills And Ability To Prioritize Required
Excellent customer service skills required
Has experience with medical terminology either from working in a clinical setting or previous medical terminology course completion
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling
Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls
Company
MyMichigan Health
MyMichigan Health is a a non-profit healthcare company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lydia Watson
Chief Executive Officer
Bryan Cross
Chief Operating Officer
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